Ab exercises
110 exercises, 5 pages
Filters in the catalogueMost often with: bodyweight, pull-up Bar, resistance Band
Abs · Beginner
Weighted Straight Arm Crunch
An abdominal exercise that targets the rectus abdominis and obliques. This variation involves holding a weight above your chest with straight arms, increasing resistance and intensity.
Abs · Intermediate
Hollow Body Hold
An isometric core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis. It also engages the hip flexors and stabilizes the lower back. This exercise is fundamental in gymnastics and is excellent for building core strength and stability.
Abs · Beginner
Band Standing Twisting Crunches
Band Standing Twisting Crunches target the oblique muscles and improve core stability. This exercise involves using a resistance band to add tension and challenge the rotational movement of the torso while standing.
Abs · Beginner
Abdominal Crunches
A core exercise that primarily targets the rectus abdominis muscle. This exercise helps in strengthening the core, improving posture, and enhancing overall abdominal endurance. It is performed by lying on your back and lifting your upper body towards your knees using your abdominal muscles.
Abs · Beginner
Ab Wheel Rollout
A core strengthening exercise that primarily targets the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis.
Abs · Intermediate
Hanging Scissors Kicks
The Hanging Flutter Kick Hips exercise targets the core muscles, particularly the lower abdominals and hip flexors, while also engaging the shoulders and grip strength. It involves performing flutter kicks while hanging from a pull-up bar, requiring stability and control.
Abs · Beginner
Weighted Decline Crunch
An abdominal exercise on a decline bench with added external resistance. It emphasizes trunk flexion by the rectus abdominis, with the bench angle and extra load distinguishing it from an unweighted floor crunch.
Abs · Beginner
Leg In and Out
The 'In And Out' exercise is a core-focused movement that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis and obliques. It involves a seated position where the legs are extended and then brought in towards the chest, engaging the core throughout the motion.
Abs · Beginner
Sitting Twist
An effective core exercise targeting the oblique muscles. It involves rotating the torso while seated, engaging the abdominal muscles for stability and control. This exercise can be performed with or without added resistance, such as a medicine ball or dumbbell, to increase intensity.
Abs · Beginner
Band Standing Side Bend
An exercise targeting the oblique muscles, which are part of the core. It involves bending the torso to the side while maintaining tension with a resistance band, helping to improve core stability and strength.
Abs · Intermediate
L-Sit
A sustained bodyweight hold on straight-arm support handles with both legs extended forward. It challenges hip-flexor and abdominal endurance while the shoulders and arms keep the body elevated.
Abs · Beginner
Rotary Torso
The Lever Trunk Rotation is an exercise targeting the oblique muscles and core stability. It involves rotating the torso against resistance, typically using a lever machine, to enhance rotational strength and improve core engagement.
Abs · Beginner
Knee Tuck Crunch
A core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis and engages the lower abs, obliques, and hip flexors. It involves bringing your knees towards your chest while simultaneously lifting your upper body off the ground, enhancing core stability and strength.
